Meta has acquired around 800 megawatts of renewable energy to power its U.S. data centers, harnessing sustainable sources of electricity to support its digital operations.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has revealed its plans for a significant expansion of renewable energy in the United States. The tech giant is partnering with Invenergy, a leading renewable energy developer and operator, to achieve its goal of net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2030.
In 2020, Meta accomplished its objective of meeting 100% of its operational energy needs with renewable sources. This latest collaboration is set to bolster this achievement, with the addition of nearly 800 MW of new renewable energy from four Invenergy projects. These projects, including three solar centers (two in Ohio, one in Arkansas) and one wind energy center in Texas, are scheduled to begin operations between 2027 and 2028.
This agreement marks a substantial increase in the partnership's total renewable energy commitment to about 1,800 MW across the U.S., supporting Meta's rapidly growing data center and AI infrastructure. Urvi Parekh, Meta's Head of Global Energy, expressed the company's commitment to advancing its AI ambitions, stating, "To support our AI ambitions, Meta needs clean, reliable energy."
Meta's renewable energy expansion plans extend beyond these projects, with the company aiming to add 9.8 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy to U.S. grids by the end of 2025. This ambitious target underscores a fast-track expansion strategy, surpassing the previously announced 1,800 MW with Invenergy.
Beyond wind and solar, Meta has also invested in other clean energy sources, such as a recently announced geothermal power facility in New Mexico with a 150 MW capacity. A broader portfolio includes investments in nuclear energy, with plans to develop up to 4 GW of nuclear projects in the U.S., demonstrating Meta’s diversified approach to clean energy supporting its net-zero targets.
The company anticipates that the development of these renewable projects will create approximately 74,000 jobs over a 10-year period, emphasising the economic as well as environmental benefits of its strategy.
Ted Romaine, Invenergy's Executive Vice President of Origination, made a statement regarding the agreement, although specific details were not provided in the text.
Meta's renewable energy expansion is designed to power its data centers and AI operations sustainably while supporting energy transition and job growth. The company will receive clean energy credits associated with the new generation capacity from these projects, furthering its commitment to a greener future.
The partnership between Meta and Invenergy, as a result of this collaboration, is set to increase its total renewable energy commitment to approximately 1,800 MW across the United States, supporting not only Meta's rapidly growing data center and AI infrastructure but also bolstering the company's aim for net-zero emissions.
In addition to wind and solar, Meta is also investing in other clean energy sources such as geothermal and nuclear, demonstrating a diversified approach to clean energy to support its net-zero targets, and furthering its commitment to a greener future.
